Concession carries two very distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that has been conceded (as when the politician who loses a race gives a concession speech, or when …

concession noun (BUSINESS) a special right to use buildings or land or to sell a product in a particular area, or the place where that business takes place:

CONCESSION definition: the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument. See examples of concession used in a sentence.

If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his …

Definition of concession noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Concession (politics) In politics, a concession is the act of a losing candidate publicly yielding to a winning candidate after an election after the overall result of the vote has become clear. A …

Oct 31, 2025 · concession (usually uncountable, plural concessions) The act of conceding. quotations c. 1472, October, Rolls of Parliament, Edward IV, 2nd Roll, §8: Any parsone, prest or clerk, havyng any …

concession is one of the 5,000 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like clergy, dictionary, innovative, irregular, and sheer.

1. the act of conceding or yielding, as a right. 2. the thing or point yielded. 3. something conceded by a government or a controlling authority, as a grant of land.

General Definition: A concession is something given up or granted, often in response to a demand or in the process of negotiation. It implies a recognition of some degree of compromise or alteration.